Luka Doncic reaches an extension of 3 years, $ 165 million with Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has agreed to a three -year -old, $ 165 million maximum contract extension, with a player option in 2028, Agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball told ESPN.

The critical new deal will keep Doncic out of the free agency next summer, which eliminates his player option from 2026-27 instead of the new contract.

Doncic could unsubscribe in 2028 and sign a new deal for 35% of the salary limit, which projects for five years and $ 417 million. In addition, Doncic would earn back the lost money when he was traded by the Dallas MavericksWith whom he qualified to sign a five-year-old Supermax extension of $ 315 million this summer.

The Lakers announced on Saturday that they had signed Doncic to an extension, but did not announce any conditions.

“I am very grateful to the Lakers organization, my teammates and the fans for welcome me and my family with so much support and kindness since day one,” Doncic said in a statement. “This is a great organization, and I really believe in what we build together. I keep working as hard as I can to bring another championship to Los Angeles and make Laker Nation proud.

“This is just the beginning. I am enthusiastic about what awaits us and to keep building something special with this team.”

The Lakers have taken over Doncic from the Mavericks for Anthony Davis Six months ago in one of the most shocking transactions in the Pro Sports History. Led by Governor Jeanie Buss, president of basketball activities Rob Pelinka and new owner Mark Walter, the Lakers have set up a close relationship with Doncic, his Chief Brand Officer and Business Manager Lara Beth Seager and Duffy.

Pelinka called Doncic “one of the most transcendent players in the game” as part of the announcement of the extension.

“Luka is an absolute murderer on the field and combines that with a unique generosity and care for the community,” Pelinka said. “Above all, Luka will lead our franchise to pursue future championships, a goal that the Lakers will define forever.”

Doncic had an average of 28.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 7.7 assists at the Mavericks and Lakers in a career-loage 50 games last season. He led the Lakers in points, rebounds, assists, steals and 3-powerers per game after his debut with the team on 10 February.

A five-time first team All-NBA selection, Doncic has also made his presence with the franchise that was felt outside the field. He played an important role in the pick -ups of Lakers out of the season Deandre Ayton And Marcus SmartA good relationship with Ayton, the number 1 pick in their shared design class, and recruit Smart with several calls while traveling abroad on family and basketball obligations.

In the number of Monday of men’s health, Doncic also described the major changes in his body and conditioning.

Doncic’s ability to maintain his body was a bottleneck while at the Mavericks, and Lakers coach JJ Redick made it a point to say in his last meeting with the media that players “had to come into championship”.

Doncic played individually at championship level in the late season. He became the first player in the NBA history who led the play -offs in points, rebounds, helps and steals from the Mavericks to the final during the 2024, which ended in a loss for the Boston Celtics.

In his first late season with the Lakers, Doncic became the fifth player in franchise history up to 30 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in a series. Los Angeles, however, was eliminated in the first round by the Minnesota Timberwolves In five games.